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Olectra to supply 300 electric buses worth Rs 500 crore to Telangana

Olectra Greentech Ltd (OLECTRA) will supply 300 electric buses worth Rs 500 crore to Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC). The Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd (MEIL) group company, Evey Trans Private Ltd (EVEY), has received the Letter of Award (LoA) from TSRTC for supply of 300 electric buses to TSRTC, a statement said. According to the statement, the value of this order is approximately Rs 500 crore. EVEY shall procure these buses from Olectra Greentech Ltd, which shall be delivered over a period of 20 months. The order is to supply 300 electric buses under the FAME-II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) scheme of the government of India. These 300 e-buses will be supplied on a Gross Cost Contract (GCC)/OPEX model basis for 12 years. During the contract period, Olectra will undertake the maintenance of these buses. This transaction between OLECTRA and EVEY is to be considered related-party transactions and shall be on an arm'

Govt has a $10-bn plan to decarbonise public transport and curb emissions

Convergence Energy Services Ltd is planning a $10-bn tender for 50,000 electric buses that will help India meet its goals for net zero emissions

Tata Motors wins case against firm that won contract to supply e-buses

Tata Motors had challenged the tender Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport awarded to Evey for supplying 2,100 electric buses

Centre asks states to scrap old diesel buses, replace them with EVs

According to a MoRTH estimate, 25 state transport undertakings own 32,062 buses that are over 10 years old

Bengal looks to add 2,000 electric buses, convert 3,000 to CNG vehicles

West Bengal government is focusing on adding 2,000 electric buses to its fleet and also converting at least 3,000 diesel-run buses into CNG-powered vehicles in the next few years

Eco-friendly wheels: Delhi's green push with EVs in public transport

A ride in a newly launched electric bus gives a sense of how one of the world's most polluted cities is trying to clean up its act

Over 89,000 commuters got free rides on Delhi e-buses: CM Kejriwal

Over 89,000 commuters have travelled in Delhi's electric buses since they were flagged off by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, an official statement said

150 e-buses inducted into DTC's fleet equipped with CCTV, panic buttons

On an average, these buses can run between 140-180 kilometres after being charged fully for two-and-a-half to three hours, officials said.

Delhi to flag off 150 e-buses on Tuesday; free 3 days rides for commuters

These buses emit zero smoke, have CCTV cameras, GPS, 10 panic buttons, ramps for differently abled, etc.

PMI Electro to set up commercial EV manufacturing plant in Maharashtra

The facility, for which the foundation stone was laid on Friday, would be in conformity with all green building norms and be commissioned by August 2023

Convergence Energy Services floats biggest ever tender for electric buses

Aims to deploy 5450 single decker buses and 130 double decker buses through the scheme

Delhi govt aims to bring 2,000 electric buses in coming years: CM Kejriwal

The AAP government aims to bring 2,000 electric buses in the coming years, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday

Delhi govt to inaugurate first 100 electric buses on January 14

Delhi government will inaugurate the first 100 electric buses on Friday, a Delhi government source said.

Karnataka's first ever rollout of electric buses for public transportation

JBM Auto Ltd., will supply 90 electric buses to Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) for its first electric bus project

CESL to launch the country's first grid scale battery storage program

Set to launch grand challenge for electric buses in cities

Delhi transport department to focus on procuring electric buses

In a bid to boost public transport without raising the city's air pollution, the Transport Department of Delhi government has now decided to focus on procurement of electric buses, officials said

DMRC to run feeder e-buses on pilot basis from Aug 12; no conductors

In a first for the DMRC, feeder electric buses will start playing on a trial basis in the city from August 12 to boost connectivity with the Delhi Metro network, officials said on Tuesday.

Can the policy push to EVs give a booster shot to pandemic-hit bus makers?

The high acquisition cost may still be a dampener for the financially beleaguered STUs

Delhi govt aims to convert its entire transport system to electric: Sisodia

The Delhi government aims to convert its entire transport fleet to an electric vehicle system in the next 25 years

DTC approves bids for procurement of 300 air-conditioned electric buses

The Delhi Transport Corporation on Monday approved bids for procurement of 300 air-conditioned low-floor e-buses, a move hailed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who said his government was committed to switching public transport to electric mode. The 300 electric buses, after approval by the cabinet, will start arriving from October and the entire induction will be completed by next February, said Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot who chaired the board meeting. "Along with private vehicles, we are also committed to switch public transport to electric," Kejriwal tweeted. "Delhi will defeat pollution with the joint efforts of the people & the government. Our EV Policy will set a precedent for the world." The 300 low-floor air-conditioned buses would be equipped with state-of-the-art features like real-time passenger information system, CCTVs, panic buttons, GPS and other facilities, and will be friendly for persons with disabilities. In view of passenger safety, especially for ...